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Crime rate in Gladstone, QLD, Australia

Crime Rank: 43/100

(higher number means more crime)
Stat Value Description
users icon Population 63,466 Population of the LGA from ABS 2021 Census
move icon Area size 9,392.35 km2 Area size of the LGA in square kilometres
hash icon All Crimes 6,317 Total number of crimes in the LGA
bar-chart-2 icon Crimes per 1000 people 99.53 Total number of crimes per 1000 people
crosshair icon Violent Crimes 553 Total number of violent crimes in the LGA (homicide, assault, sexual assault, robbery, etc...)
home icon Property Crimes 2,459 Total number of property crimes in the LGA (arson, burglary, theft, car theft, etc...)
crosshair icon Violent Crimes
per 1000 people
8.71 Total number of violent crimes per 1000 people
home icon Property Crimes
per 1000 people
38.75 Total number of property crimes per 1000 people
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Violent Crimes
55.33% Number of LGAs with less violent crimes
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Property Crimes
62.58% Number of LGAs with less property crimes

5 year Gladstone crime trends

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Gladstone crime compared

Top crime types in Gladstone:


  • Theft

    In 2024 in Gladstone there were 1,357 reported cases of Theft.

    1,357

  • Drug dealing and trafficking

    In 2024 in Gladstone there were 985 reported cases of Drug dealing and trafficking.

    985

  • Transport regulation offences

    In 2024 in Gladstone there were 956 reported cases of Transport regulation offences.

    956

  • Disorderly and offensive conduct

    In 2024 in Gladstone there were 687 reported cases of Disorderly and offensive conduct.

    687

  • Assault and related offences

    In 2024 in Gladstone there were 536 reported cases of Assault and related offences.

    536

  • Burglary/Break and enter

    In 2024 in Gladstone there were 480 reported cases of Burglary/Break and enter.

    480

  • Property damage

    In 2024 in Gladstone there were 444 reported cases of Property damage.

    444

  • Deception

    In 2024 in Gladstone there were 211 reported cases of Deception.

    211

  • Other crimes against the person

    In 2024 in Gladstone there were 160 reported cases of Other crimes against the person.

    160

  • Motor Vehicle Theft

    In 2024 in Gladstone there were 147 reported cases of Motor Vehicle Theft.

    147

  • Weapons and explosives offences

    In 2024 in Gladstone there were 134 reported cases of Weapons and explosives offences.

    134

  • Public nuisance offences

    In 2024 in Gladstone there were 122 reported cases of Public nuisance offences.

    122

  • Arson

    In 2024 in Gladstone there were 31 reported cases of Arson.

    31

  • Other government regulatory offences

    In 2024 in Gladstone there were 25 reported cases of Other government regulatory offences.

    25

  • Miscellaneous offences

    In 2024 in Gladstone there were 25 reported cases of Miscellaneous offences.

    25

  • Robbery

    In 2024 in Gladstone there were 17 reported cases of Robbery.

    17


Crime Types explained

Chances of becoming a victim of a Violent crime

  • Gladstone

    1 in 115

    In 2024 in Gladstone your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 115

  • QLD

    1 in 123

    In 2024 in QLD your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 123

  • Australia

    1 in 110

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a violent crime is 1 in 110

Chances of becoming a victim of a Property crime

  • Gladstone

    1 in 26

    In 2024 in Gladstone your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 26

  • QLD

    1 in 22

    In 2024 in QLD your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 22

  • Australia

    1 in 27

    In 2024 in Australia your chances of becoming a victim of a property crime is 1 in 27

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Gladstone rank in crime?

Gladstone lga is ranked 43/100 in Australia by number and severity of crimes proportionate to population, where 0 means no crime.

Is Gladstone a safe lga?

Gladstone lga is a relatively unsafe area. Crime exists and may impact most people.

What are the main crime problems in Gladstone?

The top crime types in Gladstone are Theft, Drug dealing and trafficking, Transport regulation offences.

What is the most reported crime in Gladstone?

1,357 Theft cases were reported in Gladstone in 2024.

Is crime increasing in Gladstone?

Crime in Gladstone has increased by 3.03% from 2023 to 2024.

How many murders were in Gladstone in 2024?

There were no Homicide and related offences cases in Gladstone in 2024.

What is the least safe suburb in Gladstone?

The least safe suburb in Gladstone is Gladstone Central, by rank and violent crimes rate.

What is the safest suburb in Gladstone?

The safest suburb in Gladstone is Lowmead, by rank and violent crimes rate.

Where are Gladstone crime hotspots?

Most dangerous suburbs in Gladstone by crime crime rank and violent crimes are Gladstone Central, Tablelands (Gladstone - Qld) and Callemondah.


Suburbs in Gladstone

The data is based on annual 2024 data from state police departments (ACT data is from 2023, pending update) and population data from the 2021 ABS Census. Rank is calculated for crimes weighted by severity and proportionate to population.

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